Oval eye rimless pince-nez
 Catalogue Number: 2377 Oval eye rimless pince-nez Category: Spectacles and lenses Sub-Category: Pince-nez Year Of Publication/Manufacture: c 1920 Time Period: 1900 to 1939 Place Of Publication/Manufacture: USA Publisher/Manufacturer: American Optical Company Description Of Item: Oval eye rimless pince-nez 115 x 35, with spring loaded gold bridge pads. A drilled hole on the right lens holds a fine gold chain which extends to a gold ear-piece. Marking on the back of the bridge AOC (American Optical Company).Glazed with flat glass R&L +2.50 DS Historical Significance: The American Optical Company made pince-nez in the period 1903 to 1930. See http://pincenez1.blogspot.com/2008/03/trial-fingerpiece-set.html. How Acquired: Donated by John Dascoli, Property Manager, Australian College of Optometry Date Acquired: Feb 2014 Condition: Very good Location: Archive Office. Spectacles cabinet Drawer 13 |